Karachi: InfraZamin Pakistan, in collaboration with the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), convened an exclusive high-level roundtable titled “Investing in Pakistan’s Sustainable Transformation” during London Climate Action Week 2026 at PIDG Headquarters in London. The event brought together senior policymakers, development finance institutions, commercial banks, institutional investors, climate organizations, and private sector leaders from Pakistan and the United Kingdom to explore strategies for scaling sustainable infrastructure investment in Pakistan.
The roundtable featured prominent participants, including Her Excellency Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan; Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association and OGDCL; Atif Bajwa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank Alfalah; and Ayesha Khan, Managing Director at Acumen Funds. The session was co-chaired by Maheen Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of InfraZamin Pakistan, and Philippe Valahu, Chief Executive Officer of PIDG, with more than 30 senior representatives from leading financial and development institutions participating.
Discussions underscored Pakistan’s vast potential to attract climate and infrastructure investment while emphasizing that unlocking this opportunity will require stronger collaboration among government, private investors, blended finance providers, development partners, and project developers. Participants agreed that creating a robust pipeline of bankable projects, supported by enabling policies and innovative financing mechanisms, will be critical to mobilizing greater private sector investment.
Key recommendations emerging from the roundtable included establishing a multi-stakeholder task force to develop a pipeline of investable infrastructure projects; creating a coordinated platform that brings together the public and private sectors with financiers to accelerate project development; strengthening market research and evidence-based analysis to support improved financing structures and informed policymaking; prioritizing investment in climate-resilient agriculture to enhance productivity, food security, and economic resilience; and reinforcing supportive policy and regulatory frameworks to encourage private sector participation.
The dialogue concluded with a shared commitment to accelerate the mobilization of private capital for Pakistan’s sustainable infrastructure, supporting the country’s transition towards a greener, more resilient, and inclusive economy.
Participants also commended InfraZamin Pakistan for convening the timely dialogue during London Climate Action Week 2026 and reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration through future initiatives that strengthen partnerships, foster innovation, and promote sustainable investment across Pakistan.
